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VLinc

Flight Test Engineer

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site

VLinc Corporation is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to support rotary-wing developmental test and evaluation. This is a hands-on role. You will plan test events, ride along as non-pilot aircrew ...

VLinc

Flight Test Engineer

Elizabeth City, NC · On-site

VLinc Corporation is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to support rotary-wing developmental test and evaluation. This is a hands-on role. You will plan test events, ride along as non-pilot aircrew ...

Joby Aviation

Flight Test Engineer

Marina, CA · On-site

$107K - $174K/yr

Overview Joby Aviation is seeking a passionate and driven Flight Test Engineer to join our flight test team. This role requires a wide range of knowledge and skill that includes developing detailed ...

Canvas

Flight Test Engineer (PL)

Eglin, FL

Opportunities are subject to business needs, contract requirements, funding, and customer approval. The Flight Test Engineer provides critical systems engineering, test planning, and operational ...

Skyryse

Flight Test Engineer

Camarillo, CA

$120K - $150K/yr

FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - CAMARILLO, CA We are advancing flight control and automation technology through rigorous and continuous flight testing. In this role, you'll design and refine detailed test ...

MORSE Corp

Flight Test Engineer

Cambridge, MA

As Flight Test Engineer at MORSE, you are a critical member of the team taking vehicles from concept to flight leading fast-paced, iterative, and rigorous test campaigns managing both local and ...

Skyryse

Flight Test Engineer

Camarillo, CA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - CAMARILLO, CA We are advancing flight control and automation technology through rigorous and continuous flight testing. In this role, you'll design and refine detailed test ...

Doist

Flight Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$90 - $140/hr

Overview Mobius is seeking a Flight Test Engineer. In this role, you will will serve as an Advisory and Assistance Services contractor providing programmatic, technical, analytical and execution ...

Mobius

Flight Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Mobius is seeking a Flight Test Engineer. In this role, you will will serve as an Advisory and Assistance Services contractor providing programmatic, technical, analytical and execution support to ...

Astrion

Flight Test Engineer - SME

FL · On-site

TRAVEL: as needed Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a FLIGHT TEST ENGINEER - SME for the TMAS2_96TW Contract, supporting the Air Force Division located on the EGLIN AFB, FL. REQUIRED ...

Mobius

Flight Test Engineer

Huntsville, AL

Mobius is seeking a Flight Test Engineer. In this role, you will will serve as an Advisory and Assistance Services contractor providing programmatic, technical, analytical and execution support to ...

Visa Hunt

Flight Test Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$159.80 - $235/hr

About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Flight Test Engineer to plan, execute, and analyze flight tests for our next-generation delivery aircraft. In this role, you will turn engineering ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract flight test engineer in the United States is $134,885.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $160,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contract Flight Test Engineer vs Contract Aerospace Test Engineer?

AspectContract Flight Test EngineerContract Aerospace Test Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace or mechanical engineering, FAA certifications often preferredBachelor's in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, with similar certifications
Work EnvironmentOn aircraft, test ranges, and flight test facilitiesLaboratories, ground testing facilities, and flight environments
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily aerospace and defense companies conducting flight testsAirlines, aerospace manufacturers, and defense contractors involved in testing

While both roles involve testing aerospace systems, Contract Flight Test Engineers focus on in-flight testing of aircraft, whereas Contract Aerospace Test Engineers may work on ground-based or integrated system testing. The roles often overlap in credentials and industry, but their primary work environments differ.

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Infographic showing various Contract Flight Test Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,885 per year, or $64.8 per hour.

Flight Test Engineer

VLinc

Elizabeth City, NC • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

VLinc Corporation is looking for a Flight Test Engineer to support rotary-wing developmental test and evaluation. This is a hands-on role. You will plan test events, ride along as non-pilot aircrew when the test calls for it, work the data afterward, and write the reports that engineering and program decisions get made from. You will work side by side with an experienced developmental test pilot and a multi-discipline team of engineers, maintainers, and program staff.
If you have spent time around flight test and want to be the engineer the test team relies on, not one of fifty on a large program, this is a good fit.
What You Will Do
• Develop test plans, test cards, procedures, and schedules for ground and flight test events.
• Define instrumentation and data acquisition requirements, and coordinate installation, calibration, and configuration control.
• Support test hazard analyses, risk assessments, safety reviews, and test readiness reviews.
• Fly as a non-pilot aircrew member on test flights: run test cards, monitor aircraft and test systems, and record data in flight.
• Reduce and analyze flight test data, chase down anomalies, and recommend engineering or corrective action.
• Write clear, defensible test reports and supporting technical documentation.
• Review test plans and reports prepared by other members of the test team.
• Work directly with test pilots, design engineers, OEM representatives, and program staff.
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering, or a related technical field.
• At least 5 years of experience in aircraft test and evaluation, aviation systems engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience developing test plans, analyzing test data, and writing engineering test reports.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python.
• Active DoD SECRET security clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to qualify for and perform non-pilot aircrew duties, including passing a flight physical and completing aircrew survival and egress training.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Preferred Qualifications
• 10 or more years of flight test or aviation engineering experience.
• H-60 series experience, or other military rotorcraft test experience.
• Graduate of a recognized flight test engineer course (USNTPS, USAF TPS, or National Test Pilot School).
• Experience with flight test instrumentation and data acquisition system design or operation.
• Familiarity with military airworthiness qualification processes.
• NVG-aided or shipboard/dynamic interface test experience.
• Master's degree in an engineering or technical field.
• Society of Flight Test Engineers (SFTE) membership or certification.
About VLinc
VLinc Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business specializing in aviation sustainment engineering, integrated logistics support, and test and evaluation for defense and homeland security customers. Our team is built around people who have flown, maintained, and engineered military aircraft for their entire careers.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. VLinc offers medical benefits, 401(k), and paid time off.
VLinc Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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